Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. escalating aggression

escalating aggression

escalating aggression

increasing intensity or severity of hostile or destructive behavior, often to the point of violence. This process is often associated with assaultive behavior, domestic violence, and the cycle of violence.

Related Terms

overlapping waves theory

overlapping waves theory the proposition that during develo...

permissiveness

permissiveness n. an interpersonal style or approach that i...

S–O association

S–O association see S–S learning model.

intercourse

intercourse n. see coitus.

combat stress reduction

combat stress reduction a set of measures designed to devel...

bethanechol

bethanechol n. a cholinergic drug used to stimulate the bla...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact